Manufacturer of Controlled Substances Notice of Registration

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Federal Register, Volume 76 Issue 228 (Monday, November 28, 2011)

Federal Register Volume 76, Number 228 (Monday, November 28, 2011)

Notices

Page 72976

From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office www.gpo.gov

FR Doc No: 2011-30546

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Drug Enforcement Administration

Manufacturer of Controlled Substances Notice of Registration

By Notice dated June 14, 2011, and published in the Federal Register on June 22, 2011, 76 FR 36577, Chattem Chemicals Inc., 3801 St. Elmo Avenue, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37409, made application by letter to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of the following basic classes of controlled substances:

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Drug Schedule

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Gamma Hydroxybutyric Acid (2010)........... I

Opium tincture (9630)...................... II

Opium, powdered (9639)..................... II

Opium, granulated (9640)................... II

Tapentadol (9780).......................... II

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The company plans to manufacture the listed controlled substances in bulk for distribution and sale to its customers. Regarding (9640) the company plans to manufacture another controlled substance for sale to its customers.

No comments or objections have been received. DEA has considered the factors in 21 U.S.C. 823(a) and determined that the registration of Chattem Chemicals Inc. to manufacture the listed basic classes of controlled substances is consistent with the public interest at this time. DEA has investigated Chattem Chemicals Inc. to ensure that the company's registration is consistent with the public interest. The investigation has included inspection and testing of the company's physical security systems, verification of the company's compliance with state and local laws, and a review of the company's background and history. Therefore, pursuant to 21 U.S.C. 823, and in accordance with 21 CFR 1301.33, the above named company is granted registration as a bulk manufacturer of the basic classes of controlled substances listed.

Dated: November 18, 2011.

Joseph T. Rannazzisi,

Deputy Assistant Administrator, Office of Diversion Control, Drug Enforcement Administration.

FR Doc. 2011-30546 Filed 11-25-11; 8:45 am

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